536K views · 246 reactions | To commemorate Juneteenth, we’re sharing stories about the experiences of Black communities in America’s past and present: Flags are used to instill pride, but for many people, the Mississippi state flag represents oppression and terror. We traveled to Jackson, Mississippi to figure out why its state flag still contains the Confederate emblem, and why people are so passionate about flags in the first place. | HuffPost | Facebook

The Confederate flag has been widely recognized as a symbol of racism across the United States since the 20th century. Still, its full story is often overlooked. Here is the complete history of the Confederate flag, dating back to the American Civil War. #ConfederateFlag #AmericanFlag #History #USHistory #CivilWar | Brut